April 8, 2020 by Adrienne Sylver
Cancer Clinical Trials: The Impact of...
Clinical research trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients. They provide...
Troubling Trend: More Kids Under 6 Taken...
The number of children under the age of 6 rushed to ERs after swallowing small objects — especially such items as button batteries, coins and...
April 17, 2019 / 2 min read
Head and Neck Cancers: Latest on Screenings,...
Each year, approximately 110,000 U.S. adults are diagnosed with “head and neck” cancers. While most diagnoses are in people older than 50, it is increasingly...
April 16, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Poor Diets vs. Smoking; Don’t Rely...
Poor Diets Linked to More Deaths Globally Than Smoking, Says Major New Study Unhealthy eating — fueled by a high intake of sodium, sugary foods...
April 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercising Caution: Dog Walkers Who Are 65-Plus...
Going for long and brisk walks can make for an ideal aerobic routine or an excellent way of starting a regular exercise program. But adults...
April 10, 2019 / 3 min read
More From Dietitians: ‘Plant-Based’ vs. ‘Vegan’ Diets,...
What’s the difference between “plant-based” and “vegan” diets? Is “intermittent fasting” healthy? And have you heard about the precaution you should take when cooking with...
April 9, 2019 / 4 min read
Osteoporosis: Getting Screened Can Help You Prevent...
With an estimated three million baby boomers reaching retirement age every year, an increase in the occurrence of osteoporosis can be expected, according to U.S....
April 8, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Heart Attack Rate Drops in Older...
Heart Attack Rate Among Adults 65 and Older Drops by One-Third, Researcher Say Since the mid-1990s, the number of older adults who have suffered a...
March 29, 2019 / 4 min read
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tennis Players, Pitchers and...
Tears, sprains or strains to the shoulder’s rotator cuff are common injuries for certain athletes, particularly tennis players and baseball pitchers, but they can occur...
March 28, 2019 / 3 min read
What to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Wrapping up March’s recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Baptist Health South Florida and Miami Cancer Institute presented a Facebook LIVE discussion about colorectal cancer...
March 27, 2019 / 4 min read
Diabetes Alert Day 2019: What’s Your Risk...
The numbers are striking: More than 100 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
March 26, 2019 / 2 min read
